http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationDid you Know? Blogen-uswww.centralchristiandenver.orgMargie Jonesnohttp://www.centralchristiandenver.orgThu, 21 Mar 2019 19:53:59 GMTDid you Know? BlogDid you Know? BlogSat, 25 Mar 2017 22:27:00 GMTThe Kum Dubl Class has been active since 1948?http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-kum-dubl-class-has-been-active-since-1948Sat, 01 Apr 2017 05:00:00 GMTMargie JonesFounded in November 1948, the Kum Dubl Class was designed in the years following WWII as a class for young marrieds, and remains active to this day. Beginning with just eighteen couples and a facilitator, Miss Helen Burnham, over the past 65 years Kum Dubl has touched hundreds of lives through its teaching, its fellowship and social activities, and its projects of service and outreach. The class continues to meet for study and reflection every Sunday morning and holds social events s...]]>Founded in November 1948, the Kum Dubl Class was designed in the years following WWII as a class for young marrieds, and remains active to this day. Beginning with just eighteen couples and a facilitator, Miss Helen Burnham, over the past 65 years Kum Dubl has touched hundreds of lives through its teaching, its fellowship and social activities, and its projects of service and outreach. The class continues to meet for study and reflection every Sunday morning and holds social events s...Founded in November 1948, the Kum Dubl Class was designed in the years following WWII as a class for young marrieds, and remains active to this day. Beginning with just eighteen couples and a facilitator, Miss Helen Burnham, over the past 65 years Kum Dubl has touched hundreds of lives through its teaching, its fellowship and social activities, and its projects of service and outreach. The class continues to meet for study and reflection every Sunday morning and holds social events several times a year.]]>http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-kum-dubl-class-has-been-active-since-1948The Four Founders of the Disciples of Christ movement?http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-four-founders-of-the-disciples-of-christ-movementWed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMTMargie JonesOur denomination is considered to have "Four Founders": Thomas Campbell, Barton Stone, Alexander Campbell, and Walter Scott. It grew from two movements - the “Christians” led by Barton Stone in Kentucky, and the “Disciples” led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell in western Pennsylvania. Both grew popular among the people of their respective regions and by the time the streams merged together in 1832, they numbered approximately 22,000 adherents b...]]>Our denomination is considered to have "Four Founders": Thomas Campbell, Barton Stone, Alexander Campbell, and Walter Scott. It grew from two movements - the “Christians” led by Barton Stone in Kentucky, and the “Disciples” led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell in western Pennsylvania. Both grew popular among the people of their respective regions and by the time the streams merged together in 1832, they numbered approximately 22,000 adherents b...Our denomination is considered to have "Four Founders": Thomas Campbell, Barton Stone, Alexander Campbell, and Walter Scott.

It grew from two movements - the “Christians” led by Barton Stone in Kentucky, and the “Disciples” led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell in western Pennsylvania. Both grew popular among the people of their respective regions and by the time the streams merged together in 1832, they numbered approximately 22,000 adherents between them. Now known by both names, “Christians” and “Disciples,” the new movement exploded in numbers as it moved westward with the settlers in their covered wagons across the American frontier. Fueled by the editorial output of Alexander Campbell (considered the third, and most prominent, of the Disciples founders), as well as the evangelistic zeal of Walter Scott (another ex-Presbyterian, considered the fourth Disciples founder), Disciples had increased from 22,000 to nearly 200,000 members between 1832 and 1860.

This historical poster highlights one of the founders' key principles: Where the Scriptures speak, we speak. Where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent.

]]>http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-four-founders-of-the-disciples-of-christ-movementThe meaning behind the baptistry stained glass window?http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-meaning-behind-the-baptistry-stained-glass-windowWed, 01 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMTMargie JonesThe beautiful stained glass window above Central's baptistry, designed in the form of a dove, was given in memory of Arch Jeffries and designed by Creative Stained Glass Studio, Ltd. in Lakewood. The liturgy from its dedication in February of 1998 describes the intended symbolism of the window in detail:Leader: The dove and the surrounding lines are a reference to the presence the Holy Spirit of God that descended upon Jesus after his baptism by John and said, “This is my beloved Son, in w...]]>The beautiful stained glass window above Central's baptistry, designed in the form of a dove, was given in memory of Arch Jeffries and designed by Creative Stained Glass Studio, Ltd. in Lakewood. The liturgy from its dedication in February of 1998 describes the intended symbolism of the window in detail:Leader: The dove and the surrounding lines are a reference to the presence the Holy Spirit of God that descended upon Jesus after his baptism by John and said, “This is my beloved Son, in w...The beautiful stained glass window above Central's baptistry, designed in the form of a dove, was given in memory of Arch Jeffries and designed by Creative Stained Glass Studio, Ltd. in Lakewood. The liturgy from its dedication in February of 1998 describes the intended symbolism of the window in detail:

Leader: The dove and the surrounding lines are a reference to the presence the Holy Spirit of God that descended upon Jesus after his baptism by John and said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

People: The water shapes and colors that flow through the design symbolize the cleansing of the soul that occurs as one is baptized in Christ.

Leader: The flow of line and color is seen as coming from above and out toward the sanctuary, representing God’s love spreading out and through the community.

People: The background lines behind the flow of water are reminiscent of the fisherman’s nets used in the Sea of Galilee by some of Jesus’ apostles. This becomes symbolic of our similar role as disciples of Christ.

In 2008, Arch Jeffries’ granddaughter shared with Associate Pastor Canaan Harris that Mr. Jeffries had proposed a stained glass window in the form of a dove as a kind of inside joke. Mr. Jeffries was a professional magician, and the symbol of the dove reminded him of the doves he would use in his magic act.

]]>http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-meaning-behind-the-baptistry-stained-glass-windowCentral has one of the best pipe organs in Denver?http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/central-has-one-of-the-best-pipe-organs-in-denverWed, 15 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMTMargie JonesThe original organ was installed in the church at 16th and Lincoln and was one of the few large organs in Denver at the time. Installed in 1902 by the Pilcher Organ Company (in an earlier sanctuary), and increased in size by the Reuter Organ Company in the 1950’s, Central’s historic pipe organ is considered to be one of the best in the city of Denver and was often the site for special recitals and musical events. In fact, Central’s pipe organ is the only remaining aspect of our...]]>The original organ was installed in the church at 16th and Lincoln and was one of the few large organs in Denver at the time. Installed in 1902 by the Pilcher Organ Company (in an earlier sanctuary), and increased in size by the Reuter Organ Company in the 1950’s, Central’s historic pipe organ is considered to be one of the best in the city of Denver and was often the site for special recitals and musical events. In fact, Central’s pipe organ is the only remaining aspect of our...The original organ was installed in the church at 16th and Lincoln and was one of the few large organs in Denver at the time. Installed in 1902 by the Pilcher Organ Company (in an earlier sanctuary), and increased in size by the Reuter Organ Company in the 1950’s, Central’s historic pipe organ is considered to be one of the best in the city of Denver and was often the site for special recitals and musical events. In fact, Central’s pipe organ is the only remaining aspect of our former downtown sanctuary at 16th and Lincoln, and as such it is a living link to the legacy of our church’s past. The congregation moved to Cherry Creek Drive South in the early 1970’s with only the east wing and chapel completed. In 1973, the sanctuary was built and dedicated in celebration of the congregation’s centennial. A few years later, the organ came out of storage and was installed in its new home by Morel Associates of Denver.]]>http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/central-has-one-of-the-best-pipe-organs-in-denverThe first female registered to vote in Colorado belonged to Central?http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-first-female-registered-to-vote-in-colorado-belonged-to-centralWed, 01 Feb 2017 06:00:00 GMTMargie JonesDuring 1875, there were a number of prominent additions to the Church at Denver (which reorganized as Central Christian Church of Denver, Colorado in 1882), including Mrs. Eliza Routt, the Governor’s wife, who became the first female registered voter in Colorado after women received the right to vote in 1893. ]]>During 1875, there were a number of prominent additions to the Church at Denver (which reorganized as Central Christian Church of Denver, Colorado in 1882), including Mrs. Eliza Routt, the Governor’s wife, who became the first female registered voter in Colorado after women received the right to vote in 1893. During 1875, there were a number of prominent additions to the Church at Denver (which reorganized as Central Christian Church of Denver, Colorado in 1882), including Mrs. Eliza Routt, the Governor’s wife, who became the first female registered voter in Colorado after women received the right to vote in 1893.]]>http://www.centralchristiandenver.org/the-first-female-registered-to-vote-in-colorado-belonged-to-central